CHAPTER 3. OPERATOR / CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR / CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

3-1. General Lubrication Information

c. Points of Lubrication, Trailer.

Service the

This section contains supplemental cleaning and

lubrication points at proper intervals as illustrated in

lubrication instructions, refer to lubrication chart (fig. 3-

figure 3-1.

1) for trailer lubrication points, and LO 5-2805-259-14

NOTE

for engine lubrication points.

Refer to TM 5-2805-259-14 for engine

lubrication

points

and

related

3-2. Detailed Lubrication Information

information.

a. General.

Keep all lubricants in closed

d. OES Oil.

containers and store in a clean, dry place away from

(1) Crankcase oil level must be checked

external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign

frequently, as oil consumption may increase.

material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication

(2) Under cold weather operation conditions,

equipment clean and ready for use.

oil may require changing more frequently than usual

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring

because contamination by dilution and sludge formation

lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the

will increase.

equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dust and

e. Engine Oil Filter Service. Refer to TM 5-2805-

grease. After lubrication, wipe all lubrication points

259-14 and service the engine oil filter.

clean to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

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